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Relationships

8 Secrets for Lasting Love

Kathy McCoy Ph.D. on June 8, 2023 in Complicated Love

The secrets of making love last through years and decades aren't always obvious, but they show that small things can make a big difference.

Self-Esteem

The Importance of Family Dinner With Your Children

Hannah Leib LCSW on June 8, 2023 in Helping Youth In Crisis

Even if you get countless eye rolls, focus on the main course, which is the connection with your children.

Leadership

Kindness Matters in Our Leaders

Christine O'Connell Ph.D. on June 8, 2023 in Generation Kind

An authentic leader celebrates the growth and success of their team.

Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. on June 8, 2023 in Cutting-Edge Leadership

Is a high-paying job or a meaningful job more important to you? What happens when people are forced to choose?

Bullying

Key Factors Related to LGBTQ Bullying

Chris Tompkins on June 8, 2023 in LGBTQ Affirmative Psychology

The most powerful way we can teach a child is to embody the very thing we hope to see in them.

Grief

The Resilient Grief Remedy

Charles H. Browning Ph.D. on June 8, 2023 in Thought Shifters

When you feel overwhelmed, confused, and crushed by the death of a loved one, divorce, or losing a precious pet, these behavior therapy methods allow you to start over.

Anxiety

The Ultimate Relaxation Strategy for Anxious Brains

Marina Harris Ph.D. on June 8, 2023 in Letters From Your Therapist

Anxious thoughts are pesky, and the more you try to fight them, the more you sink. Instead, try the leaves on a stream cognitive defusion exercise.

Therapy

How to Talk to a Loved One Who Could Benefit from Therapy

Judith S. Beck Ph.D. on June 8, 2023 in Think Your Way to Health

Do you know someone who could benefit from therapy, but is hesitant to go? These tips can help you respond to some common concerns.

Health

Balancing Our Focus on Context, Ability, and Merit

Sandro Galea M.D. on June 8, 2023 in Talking About Health

Personal Perspective: We can valorize ability and encourage effort without stigmatizing and abandoning those who stumble or lack an excess of inborn ability.

Relationships

A Better Alternative to Gossiping

Judith Fein on June 8, 2023 in Life Is a Trip

A Personal Perspective: Why gossiping can hurt both people involved.

Sex

A Gentler Approach to Desire Discrepancy

Martha Kauppi, LMFT, CST-S on June 8, 2023 in Relational Intimacy

Why I don’t tell my clients to “just do it” and what I recommend instead

Empathy

Empathy Lessons From Elite Sport

Peter Sear Ph.D. on June 8, 2023 in Empathic Minds

Empathy has become an essential part of leadership across industries. In elite sport, the coaches enjoying success now lead with empathy.

Career

How a Positive Mindset Can Lead to a Better Day at Work

Trevor A. Foulk Ph.D. on June 8, 2023 in Your Brain at Work

Leveraging the identity matching principle at work can help you focus on the positives and filter out the negatives.

Eating Disorders

How to Break the Malnutrition and Mental Function Deadlock

Emily T. Troscianko on June 8, 2023 in A Hunger Artist

How much of the cognitive damage inflicted by anorexia results from malnutrition? And how can we break the vicious cycles of rigid thinking and restrictive eating?

Sex

Recharge Your Sex Life in 5 Simple Steps

Nan J. Wise Ph.D. on June 8, 2023 in Why Good Sex Matters

A common reason people request sex therapy is that one partner, often a woman, has lost the desire to have sex. What can we do when sex feels like a chore?

Mindfulness

One Special Word That Lessens Depressive Emotions

Donald Altman on June 8, 2023 in Practical Mindfulness

If you frequently experience impatience and have high expectations for yourself and others that are causing problems, practicing forbearance could help.

Relationships

Recovering From Disorganized Love

Kristina Durante Ph.D. on June 8, 2023 in The Wellness Mismatch

There is hope for those who chase elusive love and run from stable love. Understanding why this pattern emerges illuminates a path to healing and finding lasting love.

Relationships

The Importance of Building Enduring Human-Animal Bonds

Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on June 8, 2023 in Animal Emotions

The new book "A Voice for Animals" bridges the gap between beloved pets and homeless pets and suggests ways to end the shelter debacle.

Fear

The Man Who May Have Saved Your Life

Tom Bunn L.C.S.W. on June 8, 2023 in Conquer Fear Of Flying

Don Bateman's life-saving invention was ignored until a crash it could have prevented happened and lawmakers realized "That could have been me."

Family Dynamics

How Parents and Adult Children Can Stop Fighting

Sarah Epstein LMFT on June 8, 2023 in Between the Generations

Many adult children and their parents get trapped in the same arguments over and over. They've probably been approaching it all wrong.

Relationships

3 Easy Ways to Improve Any Relationship

Gary W. Lewandowski Jr. Ph.D. on June 8, 2023 in The Psychology of Relationships

Unlock the keys to thriving relationships with three strategies: Do more, demand less, and better appreciate what you have.

Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 8, 2023 in Social Instincts

Pop culture extends beyond passive recreation; it teaches us valuable emotional lessons.

Adverse Childhood Experiences

Rising From the Ashes of Childhood Brutality

Glenn R. Schiraldi Ph.D. on June 8, 2023 in Hidden Wounds

Country music artist Allen Karl (Sterner) rose above an exceptionally cruel, chaotic childhood to build a beautiful life. His remarkable story shows us how.

Mating

The Best Communication Etiquette on Dating Apps

Greg Matos PsyD on June 8, 2023 in The State of Our Unions

In a recent survey of Hinge users, "fizzling" was cited as a highly problematic communication strategy. Learn how to be more direct and avoid harassment.

Media

The Post-Secular Society, Influencers, and Misinformation

Thomas R. Verny M.D. on June 7, 2023 in Explorations of the Mind

We live in this post-secular society, dominated by a new breed of lifestyle and wellness influencers with no expertise, no medical training, and millions of loyal followers.

Body Language

These Books Will Change How You Think About Language

Roger Kreuz Ph.D. on June 7, 2023 in Small Talk and Big Questions

The nature of language has been debated for millennia. These books bring some new ideas to the discussion.

Psychopathy

A True Crime Obsession Leads to Murder

Joni E Johnston Psy.D. on June 7, 2023 in The Human Equation

How much influence can true crime binging have on someone who consumes it for hours daily? The story of this South Korean woman has a cautionary tale. But is it true?

Emotional Intelligence

Can You Increase Your Emotional Intelligence?

Ronald E. Riggio Ph.D. on June 7, 2023 in Cutting-Edge Leadership

A better understanding of how to use emotions in everyday life.

Forgiveness

The Freedom of Forgiveness

Charles H. Browning Ph.D. on June 7, 2023 in Thought Shifters

What do you do when you can't forgive what you should forget? Isn't it bad enough what they did to hurt or betray you? Use behavior therapy strategies to break free.